Sebastian Bach was born into the Lutheran faith, died a committed Lutheran communicant, and, by all evidence, never experienced any spiritual doubts or crisis of faith. Christian Encounters: Johann Sebastian Bach, is obviously for a Christian audience because they make the man into a saint. I did not realize this book was intended for a Christian audience when I chose to review it. I misread the title and saw only Johan Sebastian Bach. I love Bach’s music, but in no way did I love this biography. I am wondering now if it is part of a sickly fabricated series that puts such a shamefully religious twist on narration and prose that makes people not want to read it. There was simply too much in your face Christianity. The way this book was written disgusted me. It is a pity too because I was looking forward to reading a biography on Bach. What I got was a biography on the Lutheran faith.
i recieved this book for free from the publisher. I am happy to give it away.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Finally published my poetry
Chronicles of Bursts of Light and Shadow: Poems of Bipolar Depression is available on amazon as an ebook for 99cents. If you have trouble finding it, there are other copies available on Smashwords for free download. here is the isbn number for smashwords: 978-1-4580-3868-5
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
Monday, June 20, 2011
a vision of lucy
“Stuck amidst a bewildering confusion of baggage, Lucy held on for dear life. A large canvas bag had cushioned her fall and probably saved her with a broken bone or two. The wine red stage bopped and rattled along the narrow dirt road the horses gaining speed with every stride. The coach swayed from side to side its leather thong springs tested to the limit.” Margaret Brownley’s A Vision of Lucy is full of wonderful, fluctuating imagery. A Vision of Lucy is Rocky Creek Romance book three. The romance takes place in 1878 and is an adorable period piece. I give this book three stars.
I also reviewed this book on Borders.com
I received this book for free from the publisher.
To get my copy for free, email inkblotsbycordelia@gmail.com
I also reviewed this book on Borders.com
I received this book for free from the publisher.
To get my copy for free, email inkblotsbycordelia@gmail.com
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Seraph Seal
The Seraph Seal by Leonard Sweet, Lori Wagoner
“For the Lord will come with fire and His chariots like the whirlwind to pay back his anger in fury, and rebuke in flames of fire.” The Seraph Seal is a novel about the signs of the times and the Apocalypse. I was immensely disappointed with its portrayal of the end of days. The writing held an overbearing “God is going to get you” tone that I personally find appalling. Neither do I believe that the piece was well written. It was full of choppy sentences and could use some variation. The prose lacked flow. On the upside, it was evident that a lot of research went into this work. Well done on the research. As far as the novel goes, it could use a rewrite.
I am happy to give away my copy of the Seraph Seal so you can judge for yourself.
If you would like a copy, please leave a comment.
“For the Lord will come with fire and His chariots like the whirlwind to pay back his anger in fury, and rebuke in flames of fire.” The Seraph Seal is a novel about the signs of the times and the Apocalypse. I was immensely disappointed with its portrayal of the end of days. The writing held an overbearing “God is going to get you” tone that I personally find appalling. Neither do I believe that the piece was well written. It was full of choppy sentences and could use some variation. The prose lacked flow. On the upside, it was evident that a lot of research went into this work. Well done on the research. As far as the novel goes, it could use a rewrite.
I am happy to give away my copy of the Seraph Seal so you can judge for yourself.
If you would like a copy, please leave a comment.
Monday, June 6, 2011
jesus, my father, the CIA and Me by Ian Cron
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and ME: a memoir of sorts by Ian Cron.
“Is that all you have to say? Couldn’t you admit you were a drunk who wrecked my childhood? Couldn’t you beg my forgiveness” Jesus, My Father, The CIA and ME by Ian Cron chronicles with lovely mysterious Catholic imagery the common wish of many children of alcoholics. It is the story of a path to find home, a path to find love, and a path to find the true nature of God. “Home is a place you grew up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to go back to. That’s what John Edward Pierce said. But what if your childhood was a trainwreck? What if your memories are more akin to The Shining than The Waltons? It doesn’t matter. Home is not just a place. It is a knowing soul.” Ian Chron inspires faith in the Knowing Soul through his piercing , probing honesty. He causes you to re-examine your own convictions of what God is and how the grace of God fits into a trainwreck of a childhood.His humor is life affirming. Some memoirs entertain. Jesus, My Father, the CIA and Me answers the call of the soul and fills a void.
I also reviewed this book on borders.com
I am happy to give away my copy of this book. To request this book, please leave a comment.
“Is that all you have to say? Couldn’t you admit you were a drunk who wrecked my childhood? Couldn’t you beg my forgiveness” Jesus, My Father, The CIA and ME by Ian Cron chronicles with lovely mysterious Catholic imagery the common wish of many children of alcoholics. It is the story of a path to find home, a path to find love, and a path to find the true nature of God. “Home is a place you grew up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to go back to. That’s what John Edward Pierce said. But what if your childhood was a trainwreck? What if your memories are more akin to The Shining than The Waltons? It doesn’t matter. Home is not just a place. It is a knowing soul.” Ian Chron inspires faith in the Knowing Soul through his piercing , probing honesty. He causes you to re-examine your own convictions of what God is and how the grace of God fits into a trainwreck of a childhood.His humor is life affirming. Some memoirs entertain. Jesus, My Father, the CIA and Me answers the call of the soul and fills a void.
I also reviewed this book on borders.com
I am happy to give away my copy of this book. To request this book, please leave a comment.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
book reviews
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